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Title: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 12, 2011, 04:09:08 pm
Anyone bought from here before?
I'm having trouble with their online shop, nothing gets added to my cart so I registered with them to see if a login might fix but it's not even letting me log in :S

Bit of a bad show when you're looking to plonk some serious money down!
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Hedge on April 12, 2011, 04:16:54 pm
Is this a wheels website or something else that you probably shouldn't be sharing.  :laugh:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 12, 2011, 04:20:01 pm
Alloy wheels apparently  :scared:

well I couldn't wait so I called them up and ordered my wheels... but am very nervous now lol
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Top Cat on April 12, 2011, 04:35:34 pm
enough talk about anal bleaching, what wheels have you bought.  :party:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 12, 2011, 04:37:37 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frimstyle.com%2Fdata%2Fproducts%2Ftypes%2Fbbs_cs-5_mb%2Fxlarge%2F1.jpg&hash=a2a5dfe9d8e7f7b1ebb3fccea3811ebed405f544)


Other choice was CH-Rs in satin black which are super nice but also about a lot more  :scared:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Gti_Mad on April 12, 2011, 04:44:53 pm
I like them Neo nearly bought a set myself a Lil wile ago
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 12, 2011, 04:48:11 pm
Well it's done now  :scared: I'm feeling buyer's remorse already!
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Top Cat on April 12, 2011, 05:14:37 pm
We demand a full set of pics once on the car.  :happy2:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: MattPoss on April 12, 2011, 05:37:08 pm
I bought my VZ's off them, had no problems at all

Nice quick delivery and wouldn't hesitate to use them again!

Matt :happy2:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: theo on April 13, 2011, 08:23:20 pm
I bought my PR1.2's with R888's from them. Had no problems with ordering. There were delays getting the tyres but they phoned me every day to give me updates on how things were proceeding and what luck they were having with tracking the tyres down.

Very good service in my book. Would use them again.  :happy2:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Andy on April 13, 2011, 08:42:02 pm
Rang them and ordered locking wheel nuts of them and they arrived next day
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: gti265 on April 13, 2011, 09:09:42 pm
i brought some borbets of them for my old focus - great product, very helpfull sales team, and even upgraded the tyres as i had to wait an extra week for them to be delived due to snow :)
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 13, 2011, 10:45:56 pm
Still haven't received my wheels  :scared: and no phone calls to update, hopefully will get them tomorrow...
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 15, 2011, 12:19:44 pm
Well after speaking to them the wheels are delayed by six working days, which I'm OK with...

..but I'm being bullied at work into swapping for these instead  :chicken:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frimstyle.com%2Fdata%2Fproducts%2Ftypes%2Fbbs_ch-r_gb%2Fxlarge%2F1.jpg&hash=fc94298970f0e1349086155a3a97ee7c2badb096)


What's your thoughts, oh forum?
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: alexperkins on April 15, 2011, 12:21:00 pm
Personally I prefer the first as they are a bit different to the normal CH look
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Gtiain on April 15, 2011, 12:22:05 pm
Well after speaking to them the wheels are delayed by six working days, which I'm OK with...

..but I'm being bullied at work into swapping for these instead  :chicken:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frimstyle.com%2Fdata%2Fproducts%2Ftypes%2Fbbs_ch-r_gb%2Fxlarge%2F1.jpg&hash=fc94298970f0e1349086155a3a97ee7c2badb096)


What's your thoughts, oh forum?

I prefer these  :happy2:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Hedge on April 15, 2011, 01:35:09 pm
I prefer the 2nd set.  :happy2:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: alexperkins on April 15, 2011, 02:02:32 pm
On the topic of the 2nd set, I saw a white leon cupra parked up at lunch with those rims fitted. Did look quite tidy I must say
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 15, 2011, 02:07:34 pm
Gosh darnit. I actually prefer the CH-Rs as well but they're more expensive...  :sad1:

Gotta pay to play I guess. It's only money, right? Better call rimstyle and let them know... :P
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: rich83 on April 15, 2011, 03:03:27 pm
I much prefer the CH-R. The CS just dont look right because the dark spokes just get lost.

Rich
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: BeezerDiesel on April 15, 2011, 03:21:56 pm
CH-Rs are the future!  :drool:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 15, 2011, 03:32:22 pm
Alright, alright, I've given in to peer pressure and have changed my order :P
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: theo on April 15, 2011, 06:40:58 pm
I think NeilM had a set of those on his eddy! Stunning wheels!
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Greeners on April 15, 2011, 09:29:51 pm
Plus they won't look that good as you won't get that much dish!  :sad1:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: B3n on April 15, 2011, 09:34:59 pm

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frimstyle.com%2Fdata%2Fproducts%2Ftypes%2Fbbs_ch-r_gb%2Fxlarge%2F1.jpg&hash=fc94298970f0e1349086155a3a97ee7c2badb096)


What's your thoughts, oh forum?

ooofffffffffff :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 15, 2011, 10:36:54 pm
Well rimstyle will be despatching the CH-Rs on Monday afternoon, they didn't have Pirellis in stock so got a decent deal (I hope) on Yokohoma Advans, but need to check if they're the Sport or the Neova...
Hopefully they'll be on the car and full of nitrogen by Tuesday or Wednesday...
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Gtiain on April 15, 2011, 10:39:02 pm
Well rimstyle will be despatching the CH-Rs on Monday afternoon, they didn't have Pirellis in stock so got a decent deal (I hope) on Yokohoma Advans, but need to check if they're the Sport or the Neova...
Hopefully they'll be on the car and full of nitrogen by Tuesday or Wednesday...

Nitrogen?

I've hear the Nissan gtr has nitrogen filled tyres because it's more stable. Where do you fill them and do you notice any difference?
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 15, 2011, 11:03:29 pm
Improved (that is, reduced) pressure variation over varying conditions (hence the greater stability), slower rate of pressure loss (as nitrogen molecules are larger than oxygen molecules) and some also say that it results in reduced corrosion on wheels.

Kwikfit/Costco etc offer nitrogen filling now. Not expensive either, something like £1/tyre (though admittedly 20p at the petrol station could give you air for all four, but you know what I mean).
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Gtiain on April 15, 2011, 11:11:56 pm
Improved (that is, reduced) pressure variation over varying conditions (hence the greater stability), slower rate of pressure loss (as nitrogen molecules are larger than oxygen molecules) and some also say that it results in reduced corrosion on wheels.

Kwikfit/Costco etc offer nitrogen filling now. Not expensive either, something like £1/tyre (though admittedly 20p at the petrol station could give you air for all four, but you know what I mean).

Ill give it a try  :happy2:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Hedge on April 16, 2011, 12:04:55 am
Kwikfit/Costco etc offer nitrogen filling now. Not expensive either, something like £1/tyre (though admittedly 20p at the petrol station could give you air for all four, but you know what I mean).

When Costco fitted tyres to my Golf apart from damaging 2 of the rims they under-inflated them so badly it was a joke. After inflating to the correct pressure I can assure you there was no advantage to be found.

Just remember if you use 'normal' air it is still nearly 80% nitrogen filled anyway.  :rolleye:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 16, 2011, 12:18:34 am
Wasn't saying I use Costco, just that they offer nitrogen :P

It's the 20% other stuff (18% oxygen in air IIRC) that is the large cause of pressure differentials and leakage anyhoo.
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Hedge on April 16, 2011, 07:39:10 am
Wasn't saying I use Costco, just that they offer nitrogen :P

Did I say you were? Just giving you the benefit of my experiences.

It's the 20% other stuff (18% oxygen in air IIRC) that is the large cause of pressure differentials and leakage anyhoo.

It's been fine for me for the last 24years. :wink:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Gene Hunt on April 17, 2011, 08:34:27 am
Right move changing to the second set.  :happy2:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: andrewparker on April 17, 2011, 08:46:40 am
Those CH-Rs are gorgeous. How much are we talking for a set sans tyres?
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 17, 2011, 02:26:40 pm

It's been fine for me for the last 24years. :wink:

Yeah but I'm a whore for the latest fashions  :laugh:

Those CH-Rs are gorgeous. How much are we talking for a set sans tyres?

Too much! £1600ish or so.
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Hedge on April 17, 2011, 02:30:42 pm
Yeah but I'm a whore for the latest fashions  :laugh:


Just a whore would have done.  :signLOL:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 17, 2011, 02:33:57 pm
Yeah but I'm a whore for the latest fashions  :laugh:


Just a whore would have done.  :signLOL:

Truth  :signLOL:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Strat on April 18, 2011, 12:09:16 pm
What's the difference between the CH and the CH-R?
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 18, 2011, 12:56:34 pm
They're more expensive.



...




...pithy answer aside, IIRC they've got machined arms instead of cast arms.
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Strat on April 18, 2011, 01:02:40 pm
They're more expensive.

...

...pithy answer aside, IIRC they've got machined arms instead of cast arms.

And machined is better? why?
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 18, 2011, 02:16:47 pm
Stronger and lighter than cast...
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: Strat on April 18, 2011, 02:35:10 pm
Maybe i should have got those instead of my CHs then...   :sad1:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 18, 2011, 03:15:35 pm
Doubt it makes an difference in the real world tbh. A fool and his gold and all that  :chicken:
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 20, 2011, 10:19:23 pm
Well they've arrived, and after much nonsense* they are on the car  :chicken:

I am a happy bunny. Pics tomorrow...



*A friend of mine at work - let's call him the "Smiler" - the same guy who persuaded me to a) buy a Karmann Ghia and b) do a full pan-off resto two weeks after I bought the damn thing persuaded me to do the wheels myself in the workshop at work. Cue much Chuckle brothers as half the desk jockeys flood out of their offices to get involved. Cute secretary who came by for a look had a good laugh though.
Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: NB07 on April 21, 2011, 09:39:47 am
we need pics of the secretary  :party:

Title: Re: rimstyle.com
Post by: cmdrfire on April 21, 2011, 10:29:03 am
we need pics of the secretary  :party:



I'll see if I can get her to pose with the car later today  :laugh: